Embark on a captivating journey through the world of classical piano with Konstantin Scherbakov's exquisite album, "ME on wings of song." Released on August 2, 2011, under the TwoPianists label, this collection showcases Scherbakov's masterful interpretation of timeless pieces, spanning a little over an hour and ten minutes of pure musical bliss.
The album is a testament to Scherbakov's versatility and artistry, featuring a diverse range of compositions from renowned masters such as Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Chopin, Saint-Saëns, Fauré, and Beethoven. From the intricate and profound works of Bach's "The Well-Tempered Clavier" to the delicate beauty of Chopin's "Nocturnes," and the lyrical elegance of Liszt's "Liebesträume," Scherbakov navigates each piece with technical brilliance and emotional depth.
Highlights include the ethereal "Clair de Lune" from Debussy's "Suite bergamasque," the hauntingly beautiful "Le Cygne" (The Swan) from Saint-Saëns' "Carnival of the Animals," and the ever-popular "Für Elise" by Beethoven. Scherbakov's nuanced performances bring out the unique character and expressiveness of each composition, offering a fresh perspective on these beloved classics.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "ME on wings of song" is a delightful exploration of the piano repertoire, showcasing Konstantin Scherbakov's exceptional skill and passion for the instrument.
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Tracks
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846 - 869: Prelude in E Minor, BWV 855a (Arr. A. Siloti)Johann Sebastian Bach, Konstantin Scherbakov
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Arr. I. Friedman for piano)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Konstantin Scherbakov
L'art du chant appliqué au piano, Op. 70: Mozart - Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: LacrimosaSigismond Thalberg, Konstantin Scherbakov
Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 19b: Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 1, Op. 19b: No. 1 in E Major, Op. 19b, No. 1, MWV U86Felix Mendelssohn, Konstantin Scherbakov
Mendelssohns Lieder, S. 547: Mendelssohn - Lieder, S. 547/R. 217: Auf Flugeln des Gesänges (from Op. 34, No. 2, MWV K86) [7 Lieder from Mendelssohn, Op, 19a, 34, 47]Franz Liszt, Konstantin Scherbakov
Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 8, Op. 102: No. 46 in G Minor, Op. 102, No. 4Felix Mendelssohn, Konstantin Scherbakov
3 Intermezzi, Op. 117: 3 Intermezzos, Op. 117: No. 1 in E-Flat MajorJohannes Brahms, Konstantin Scherbakov
Das Orgelbüchlein: Das Orgelbuchlein, BWV 599-644: Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (Arr. F. Busoni)Johann Sebastian Bach, Konstantin Scherbakov
Consolations, S. 172 "6 Pensées poétiques": Consolations, S. 172/R. 12: No. 3 in D-Flat Major: Lento placidoFranz Liszt, Konstantin Scherbakov
Liebesträume, S. 541: Liebestraume, S. 541/R. 211: No. 3, Nocturne in A-Flat MajorFranz Liszt, Konstantin Scherbakov
14 Songs, Op. 34, No. 14. Vocalise in E Minor: 14 Songs, Op. 34: No. 14, Vocalise in E Minor (Arr. Z. Kocsis)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Konstantin Scherbakov
Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor, Op. Posth.: Nocturne No. 20 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. Posth.Frédéric Chopin, Konstantin Scherbakov
Suite bergamasque, L. 75: Suite bergamasque: III. Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Konstantin Scherbakov
3 P'yesi (3 Pieces), Op. 11: 3 Pieces, Op. 11: No. 1, Prelude in B MinorAnatoly Lyadov, Konstantin Scherbakov
Carnival of the Animals: XIII. Le Cygne (the Swan) [arr. A. Siloti]Camille Saint-Saëns, Konstantin Scherbakov
La séparation "Nocturne in F Minor": La separation, "Nocturne in F Minor"Mikhail Glinka, Konstantin Scherbakov
Nocturnes, Op. 9: Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2Frédéric Chopin, Konstantin Scherbakov
4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899: No. 3 in G-Flat MajorFranz Schubert, Konstantin Scherbakov
Bagatelle in A Minor, WoO 59, "Für Elise"Ludwig van Beethoven, Konstantin Scherbakov
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